Gasquet suspended after cocaine test

Originally published on: 26/02/10 12:28

The world number 23, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2007, admitted on Sunday to returning a positive sample at the Miami Masters in March.

A spokesman for the ITF said: “Richard Gasquet is under investigation for a doping-related offence and in line with WADA rules has been provisionally suspended.”

Gasquet will now attend a hearing in front of the ITF’s anti-doping commission on a date yet to be determined.

The Frenchman, who has vowed to prove his innocence, could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.

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